# SAM #1232SA26Q0421

IDIQ Contract for Assorted Compressed Gases and Cylinders for USDA ARS Research Center

**Buyer:** ARS APD
**Posted:** September 15, 2026
**Respond By:** May 22, 2026
**Identifier:** 1232SA26Q0421
**NAICS:** 325120

USDA ARS Southern Regional Research Center in New Orleans, LA is seeking an IDIQ contract for assorted compressed gases and cylinders to support Commodity Utilization Research.
- Government Buyer:
  - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
  - Agricultural Research Service (ARS)
  - Southern Regional Research Center, Commodity Utilization Research
- Products Requested:
  - Assorted compressed gases: Argon, Carbon Dioxide, Helium, Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Oxygen
  - Includes cylinder/tank rental, maintenance, inspection, testing, evaluation, and pin-indexing as needed
  - Approximately 100 gas cylinders onsite monthly
  - Delivery within 3 business days of order; twice weekly deliveries (Wednesdays and Fridays)
- Services Requested:
  - Gas cylinder delivery and maintenance
  - Inspection, testing, evaluation, and maintenance of contractor-owned cylinders
  - Compliance with local safety regulations and facility access procedures
- Unique Requirements:
  - IDIQ contract structure spanning five years
  - Economic price adjustments annually based on Producer Price Index
  - Delivery is FOB destination to the SRRC courtyard cylinder storage cage
  - Small business set-aside under NAICS 325120 (Industrial Gas Manufacturing)

### Description

<p>This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12.&nbsp; This announcement constitutes the only solicitation.&nbsp; Quotations are being requested and separate written solicitation will not be issued.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0421 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Indefinite Quantity Indefinite Delivery (IDIQ) contract for assorted compressed gases and cylinders for Commodity Utilization Research in New Orleans, LA.</p>

<p>This acquisition&nbsp; is set-aside for small business concerns.&nbsp; The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 325120 &ndash; Industrial Gas Manufacturing&nbsp; The small business size standard is 1,200 employees &nbsp;This acquisition is total small business set-aside. &nbsp;&nbsp;All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.&nbsp;</p>

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